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Using maps to locate the countries of Europe
I can use atlas maps and a globe to locate the continent and countries of Europe.
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- Year 4
Using maps to locate the countries of Europe
I can use atlas maps and a globe to locate the continent and countries of Europe.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Europe extends from the Atlantic Ocean (west) to Asia (east), to Arctic Circle (north) to the Mediterranean Sea (south).
- Atlas maps and a globe can be used to identify the location of countries in Europe.
Keywords
Continent - A large landmass on Earth of which there are seven: Africa, Asia, South America, North America, Antarctica, Europe and Oceania.
Location and position - A location is the particular position of something on Earth.
Globe - A globe is a map of Earth on a sphere.
Atlas map - Atlas maps show the location of places and features at global or national scale.
Common misconception
The UK is no longer in Europe.
The UK is located in Europe but is no longer part of the European Union (a political and economic union of 27 European countries).
Learners may need additional support with using an atlas to locate the countries of Europe.
Teacher tip
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2026), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many continents are there?
How many continents are there?
5
6
Q2.People who create maps are called cartographers.
People who create maps are called cartographers.
false
Q3.Match the country to the correct continent.
Match the country to the correct continent.
Q4.Which of these is a continent?
Which of these is a continent?
UK
France
Q5.Which of these are oceans?
Which of these are oceans?
Northern
Q6.Match the correct definitions.
Match the correct definitions.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which continent is the UK found in?
Which continent is the UK found in?
Africa
North America
Oceania
Q2.Which ocean borders Europe?
Which ocean borders Europe?
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Q3.A globe is more accurate than an Atlas map because it is .
A globe is more accurate than an Atlas map because it is .
Q4.Which of these countries are in Europe?
Which of these countries are in Europe?
Morocco
USA
Q5.Italy is in Southern Europe.
Italy is in Southern Europe.
false
Q6.What topics would help us learn about continents?
What topics would help us learn about continents?
space
oceans
